By: blackcinemaconnection May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 Upcoming TV SeriesAmber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb, Corbin Reid, featured, Starz!Leave a Comment

Run The World

Release Date: 5/16/21 – Series Premiere; Starz Genre: Comedy/Drama Rating: NR Director(s): Jenée LaMarque, Justin Tipping, Nastaran Dibai, Millicent Shelton. Studio(s): Lionsgate Television, Starz! Cast: Amber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb, Corbin Reid. Story: The Harlem-set series follows a group of 30-something Black women – Whitney (Amber Stevens West), Ella (Andrea Bordeaux), Renee (Bresha Webb) and…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 21, 2021April 15, 2021 Rumoured or Announced Projects, TV SeriesEva Marcille, featuredLeave a Comment

All The Queen’s Men

Status: Filming Genre: Drama Director: Steve Shill Studio(s): Pitch Black Development, LLC, BET+ Story: All the Queen’s Men is a drama series being developed by Tyler Perry Studios for the BET+ streaming service. The series is based on the book Ladies Night and centers around the life of Marilyn ‘Madam’ DeVille. Madam is a fierce businesswoman…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 18, 2021 Upcoming FilmsCourtney B. Vance, Cynthia Ervio, featured, National GeographicLeave a Comment

Genius: Aretha

Release Date: 3/21/21; National Geographic Genre: Biography Rating: TV-14 Director: Anthony Hemingway Studio(s): EUE / Sokolow, Fox 21 Television Studios, Imagine Television, MWM Studios, National Geographic Channel Cast: Cynthia Erivo (Aretha Franklin), Shaian Jordan (Little Re, young Aretha), Courtney B. Vance (C. L. Franklin), David Cross (Jerry Wexler), Malcolm Barrett (Ted White), Patrice Covington (Erma…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 16, 2021 TV SeriesAmazon;, Ashley Thomas, Deborah Ayorinde, featured, Shahadi Wright Joseph, TV SeriesLeave a Comment

Them: Covenant

Release Date: 3/18/21; SXSW & 4/9/21; Amazon Prime – Series premiere Genre: Drama/Horror (Limited TV Series) Studio(s): Hillman Grad, Sony Pictures Television, Vertigo Entertainment, Amazon Studios Cast: Deborah Ayorinde (Lucky Emory), Ashley Thomas (Henry Emory), Shahadi Wright Joseph (Ruby Emory), Melody Hurd (Gracie Emory), Ryan Kwanten (George Bell). Story: Them is a limited anthology series that explores…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 3, 2021 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, TV OneLeave a Comment

Don’t Waste Your Pretty

Release Date: 2/28/21; TV One Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Tamara Bass Studio(s): Swirl Films, TV One Running Time: Unknown Cast: Keri Hilson (Mykah), Deborah Joy Winans (Jeanné), Redaric Williams (Michael), Jasmine Burke (Aisha), Kaye Singleton (Amma) and Rainey Branch (Lisa). Story: Based on the eponymous book penned by award-winning author and media personality Demetria L. Lucas,…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 3, 2021 Upcoming FilmsChiké Okonkwo, featured, Lifetime, Meagan GoodLeave a Comment

Death Saved My Life

Release Date: 2/13/20; Lifetime Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Seth Jarrett Studio(s): Lifetime Running Time: Unknown Cast: Meagan Good (Jade), Chiké Okonkwo (Ed), La’Myia Good (Leigh) Story: On the surface it seems Jade (Meagan Good) has it all, a successful marketing career, a husband admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote…

By: blackcinemaconnection January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Ruth Negga, Sundance Film Festival, Tessa ThompsonLeave a Comment

Passing

Release Date: 1/30/21; Sundance Film Festival Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Rebecca Hall Studio(s): AUM Group, Film4, Flat Five Productions, Forest Whitaker’s Significant Productions, Gamechanger Films, Picture Films, Sweet Tomato Films, TGCK Partners, XRM Media. Running Time: 98 mins. Cast: Tessa Thompson as Irene Redfield, Ruth Negga as Clare Kendry, André Holland as Brian Redfield, Alexander…

By: blackcinemaconnection November 21, 2020January 24, 2021 Upcoming FilmsAndra Day, Biography, Evan Ross, featured, Trevante Rhodes, Tyler James WilliamsLeave a Comment

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

a/k/a Billie Release Date: 2/26/21; Hulu Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: NR Director: Lee Daniels Studio(s): Paramount Pictures Running Time: TBD Cast: Andra Day as Billie Holiday; Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher; Garrett Hedlund as Harry J. Anslinger; Tyler James Williams as Lester ‘Prez’ Young; Natasha Lyonne as Tallulah Bankhead; Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Roslyn; Evan Ross as Sam…

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. MAY 2021 Favorite Son (5/6/21; BET+) …

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. In Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for…

Black Cinema Database

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

Equal Standard

By: blackcinemaconnection May 2, 2021

Upcoming FilmsIce-T, Syleena Johnson, Tobias TruvillionLeave a Comment

Release Date: 5/721 – In Theaters; 6/8/21 – VOD (5/14/20 – Original Release) Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Brendan Kyle Cochrane Studio(s): First Born Production, Digital Seven, Mutiny Pictures, Safier Entertainment. Running Time: 101 mins. Cast: Ice -T (Croft), Tobias Truvillion (Chris Jones), Maurice Benard (Captain Chavat Issak), Syleena Johnson (Jackie Jones), Robert Clohessy (Detective Rullan),…

Victoria

By: blackcinemaconnection May 2, 2021

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a/k/a #Victoria Release Date: 5/18/21; DVD (Original Release – 2018) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Mark K. Buddington Studio(s): Hudson Park Cinema, Hudson Park Media, United Millions, iTunes. Running Time: 119 mins. Cast: Vanessa D. Fant, Khalimah Gaston, Jason Barkley Story: Victoria moves from out of town into the poor inner city of New York with her father,…

The Upshaws

By: blackcinemaconnection April 30, 2021

Upcoming FilmsKim Fields, Mike Epps, Netflix, Wanda SykesLeave a Comment

Release Date: 5/12/21 – Series Premiere; Netflix Genre: Comedy Rating: NR Director(s): Sheldon Epps, Ken Whittingham, Robbie Countryman, Kelly Park Studio(s): Netflix, Push It Productions Cast: Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, Kim Fields, Page Kennedy, Diamond Lyons, Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Jermelle Simon, Gabrielle Dennis, Journey Christine. Story: A working-class Black family in Indiana strives for a better life and…

Complex

By: blackcinemaconnection April 30, 2021

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Release Date: 5/11/21; DVD Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Joseph A. Elmore, Jr. Studio(s): ElmoreVision Entertainment, Maverick Entertainment Group. Running Time: 106 mins. Cast: Edrick Browne, Tasha Denise, Dominique Perry, Phil Wade. Story: The disappearance of a beautiful woman and the murder of another, leads to the investigation of four different families, living inside of one apartment…

Favorite Son

By: blackcinemaconnection April 30, 2021

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Release Date: 5/6/21; BET+ Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Robin Givens Studio(s): Swirl Films Cast: Rotimi, Serayah, KeKe Wyatt, Jonathan McReynolds, Lisa Arrindell, E. Roger Mitchell. Story: Directed by Robin Givens, Favorite Son – adapted from the Tiffany L. Warren novel of the same name – tells the story of two Gospel-singing brothers who are trying to…

The Wonder Years

By: blackcinemaconnection April 24, 2021April 19, 2021

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Status: Pre-Production Genre: Comedy Director: Fred Savage Studio(s): Lee Daniels Entertainment, American Broadcasting Company (ABC) Cast: Don Cheadle, Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Milan Ray, Laura Kariuki, Elisha Williams, Amari O’Neil, Julian Lerner. Details: The Wonder Years is getting the reboot treatment at ABC. The upcoming series, which received a pilot order from the network, will star…